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Environmental chemistry is a new, fast developing science aimed at deciphering fundamental mechanisms ruling the behaviour of pollutants in ecosystems. Applying this knowledge to current environmental issues leads to the remediation of environmental media, and to new, low energy, low emission, sustainable processes. This book describes the state-of-the-art advances regarding the pollution of water, soils, atmosphere, food and living organisms by toxic metals, fossil fuels, pesticides and other organic pollutants. Furthermore, the eco-toxicology section presents novel bio-assays to assess the toxicity of various pollutants such as dioxins and endocrine disrupters within complex media. The green chemistry section highlights novel chemical reactions based upon environmentally friendly conditions. The analytical chemistry section describes very sensitive methods which trace the fate of pollutants in complex ecosystems. TOC:From the contents: Analytical Chemistry.- Toxic Metals.- Organic Pollutants.- Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds.- Pesticides.- Green Chemistry.- Ecotoxicology

Introduction / Roy M. Harrison -- The atmosphere / A.G. Clarke and A.S. Tomlin -- Freshwaters / John G. Farmer and Margaret C. Graham -- The oceanic environment / Stephen J. de Mora -- Land contamination and reclamation / B.J. Alloway -- Environmental cycling of pollutants / Roy M. Harrison -- Environmental monitoring strategies / C. Nicholas Hewitt and Robert Allott -- Ecological and health effects of chemical pollution / S. Smith -- Managing environmental quality / Andrew Skinner